I got a manual R56S this last Wednesday, and I've been having the time of my life driving her (I've already driven 400 miles). Last night my cousin took her out for a spin, and he brought to my attention the most beautiful, most satisfying noise when you let off the accelerator (especially in Sport mode) -- The MINI backfiring. Every time since I can't help but let out a little giggle (kinda embarrassing for a 20 y/o guy) and a huge smile across my face. I don't think I could have chosen a more perfect car.


She still needs her stripes -- Matte Black w/ Red Rule

 

I hope you meant pop and burble sounds as a backfire might mean something is broke

 

It's factory on the new cars

 

I was driving my 79 with a group of MINI folk this weekend and when one person got in front of me I kept hearing something that I thought was a loose piece of trim slapping on my car.

He fell back later and I no longer heard the sound . . . he'd the newest car in the group.

I mentioned to him at a stop that I thought there might be something loose on his car.

He told me that's the factory burp .... and the best they have ever programmed .. I just didn't know what exhaust should sound like . . .

The burble I have on my 79 sounds like a Harley (when I want it to) (stainless steel PlayMini twin DTM fed by a tweeked 1275)

and the burp on my 02-S sounded .... welll, not like loose trim

 

I'm aware of that... my comment was tongue in cheek which I guess got lost in translation. I have driven R56S's and have ordered a JCW because I like the sound...

but most people seem to use the term backfire to indicate a cylinder misfire... not the pop and burble of unburnt fuel in the exhaust with the sport button on.

 

Guy's that pop and burbble has been around since 05 with a slight twist to the ECU............Seems more prevelant when it rains ever notice that ?

 

I test drove a 2012 MCS and it had no P&B despite having 5,000+ km on the clock. The MA said that P&B was being programmed out for new cars. No idea if that was true - but it would be sad.

 

Mine's a 2012 and it P&B magnificently! So I should expect it to go away over time? Cause if that's so then I would be sad.

And I've been into cars for a while.. for me backfire is when there's fire coming out of the exhaust thanks to unburned fuel :P

 

I made a little kid on my street scream when my car popped a few days back.

I can't get enough of that noise!

 

On my MCS with tuning kit, the P&B is most definitely present and it sounds sweet!

 

+1

 

That’s funny, I pulled into my neighborhood this weekend and my neighbor across the road was out for a walk. At 75 years old, he stopped me and commented how he liked the “popping” sound as I let off the gas.

I guess young and old like the burble...

I remember when I first heard it, I had it programmed out but with the tune and exhaust I have now, I LOVE that sound...

Burble on....


Mark

 

Mine doesnt burble at all. What the hell lol. Maybe after I get my exhaust soon

 

My 2011 pops and burbles all the time. I love it!

 

Heres mine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEassk0u2Kk

 

Nice sound spice !!!

I'm really looking for that kind of sound, my mcs 08 don't really burble and I really wan't to change the situation.

Anybody knows if I can creat more burble with an alta accessport, or I really have to go with a cat-back ?

Thanks

 

+1 !!!! I definetely want the burble sound on my 09 MCS.

 

+1. Music to my ears.